The 10 Best Cycling Shoes for Commuters

Chrome Industries Truk Pro

Chrome Industries is the gold standard for battle-tested bike messengers in cities like New York and San Francisco, so it’s more than adequate for cubicle-bound commuters. The Truk Pro is a flat-soled shoe, but you can easily make it SPD-compatible by removing the plates on the bottom and screwing in bike cleats. Made with 1,000 denier Cordura fabric (25 times more durable than canvas), these shoes will probably outlast the tires on your bike. Flexplate Technology makes them stiff from the heel to the ball of the foot and flexible from the ball of the foot forward — great for riding, comfy for walking. [$95; chromeindustries.com]